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A mulch laying machine does the heavy work by putting down the plastic and more
Vegetable growers know that plastic mulch and row covers are tools they can use to help with weed control and soil moisture conservation.
There are three types of mulch layers: pan, frame...
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Turn rain into a liquid asset
Radio interview source: Linda Naeve, Horticulture Specialist, Value-Added Agriculture, Iowa State University
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Fruit and vegetable growers who use...
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Sweet corn for your deck, giant raspberries, heat-tolerant broccoli, and more
Home garden company W. Atlee Burpee has released the following new varieties for 2013.
‘On Deck’ Hybrid Sweet Corn – Even veteran gardeners can regard growing corn as a challenge...
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The United States Potato Board, uspotatoes.com, visited our office this week and shared a bushel of information about this popular vegetable. I love to grow potatoes, and am eager to try a few new...
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Growers are encouraged to come learn the latest
The Illinois Specialty Crops, Agritourism and Organic Conference will be held January 9-11 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Springfield, Ill. The conference features more than 100 speakers and 50 trade...
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I noticed a giant sweet potato pushing up out of the ground, so I dug the hill. What a weird spud. Some people think it looks like a Minoan bull. Potatoes love our soil. Maybe it's all the sheep...
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Wondering why your cucumbers are bitter and your tomatoes won't get red? Here's why, and much more.
High temperatures and drought are not good for your vegetables, says Rhoda Burrows, Extension Horticulturist at South Dakota State University. "Hot dry winds can also exacerbate the combined...
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All you have to do for the main ingredient in these recipes is step into your garden! Make the most of tomato season with these mouth-watering dishes!
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Indian corn is a festive, fall decorating item. You'll find it at farmers' markets and grocery stores, but it's easy to grow and there are many varieties of seed.
Radio interview source: Tim Coolong, Assistant Professor of Vegetable Production, University of Kentucky
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Many people choose...
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Today we're featuring Billy Brooks, who runs a popular fish camp and farm in Florida
Radio interview source: Bill Brooks, Property Manager, Cantonment, FL
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In northwest Florida is a family recreation area that...